Rockstar announces GTAV special edition

Rockstar Games is offering up a tempting package for the droves of rabid Grand Theft Auto fans, with its GTAV special edition and collector's edition packages.

Available for pre-order now, the company promises a broad selection of bonuses for those who buy in early, such as an Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle to soar around the city of Los Santos.

The special edition of the game not only includes the normal retail copy of GTAV, but also a steelbook with unique artwork, a 21.5” x 26.75” blueprint map of the city, an in-game boost ability that allows players to perform special actions more regularly and additional weapons, tattoos, outfits and more.

Meanwhile, the collectors edition features all of the items listed above but also a GTAV-themed bank security deposit bag with a logo key and a branded baseball cap and other in-game bonuses.

Coming out on Xbox 360 and PS3 on September 17, the title tells the story of Franklin, a former street gangster looking to strike it rich, with his comrades ex-con Michael and psychopath Trevor.

“Grand Theft Auto V continues to push the series forward in new ways; Rockstar North are creating our deepest, most beautiful and most immersive world yet,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games.

“We are very excited for people to learn more about the game in the coming months.”

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